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Bed Bath & Beyond Ousts Co-Founders From Revamped Board Of Directors

Bed Bath & Beyond co-founders Warren Eisenberg and Leonard Feinstein have left the board of directors after facing pressure from three activist investors. Another five independent board members also have…

News April 22

Gap Streamlines HQ-To-Store Communications Across 3,000 Locations, Multiple Brands

As part of an overall digital enhancement of its in-store operations, Gap Inc. has deployed a solution that consolidates and personalizes the communications sent from headquarters to more than 3,000…

Features April 22

Amazon Will Shut Down Chinese Marketplace But Continue Cross-Border Operations

Although it has been operating in the country since 2004, Amazon plans to shut down its Chinese marketplace business in July. The retail giant is shifting its focus to offering…

News April 22

10 Things That Will Change As Gen Z Comes Into Buying Power

Generation Z is a consumer powerhouse. This isn’t a demographic that retailers can afford to ignore, since they will account for over 40% of retail purchases by 2020. Gen Z…

Executive Viewpoints April 22

Study: Just 22% Of Retailers Prioritize Revenue-Generating ROI From Martech Investments

While 94% of retail marketers believe that their company truly embodies customer obsession, only 18% are seeing the revenue growth they expected from those efforts, according to a survey from Listrak and…

News April 22

Zappos Offers 10% Discount To Teachers, Students And Military Personnel

Zappos has initiated a discount program designed to reward people who contribute to their communities, offering 10% off purchases to teachers, college students and military personnel. By visiting Zappos.com/programs, consumers with…

News April 19

The Vitamin Shoppe Adds Edible CBD Products To Stores In 14 States

The Vitamin Shoppe will start stocking edible CBD products in 14 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, according to CNBC. The retailer will initially launch oral CBD soft…

News April 19

Sears Files Suit Against Lampert Claiming $2 Billion In Siphoned Assets

Sears has filed a lawsuit against former CEO and Chairman Eddie Lampert, his company ESL Investments and other investors, claiming they wrongfully stripped $2 billion in assets from the company,…

News April 19

At Half Price Books, Empowered Associates Create Curated, Store-Specific Assortments

While most physical booksellers are contracting and consolidating, Half Price Books has been slowly and steadily growing. Multiple factors, all of which are aimed at creating intense customer loyalty, contribute…

News April 19
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